{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61deed94f2acc80013aab8aa/6523ca351ca9550011f5dbf8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"3.1 - For Your Local Definition Of \"Down\" ","description":"<p>In a surprise first episode of Series 3 (truly, no-one is more surprised than us to be popping up in your feed right now...) Steve tells the truth about the Prime Meridian, Helen brings a song from her new musical \"Almost Astronauts\", and Matt attempts to divert an apocalyptic future scenario - with maths:</p><p><br></p><p>- Steve's bit (00:48)</p><p>- Helen's bit (17:01)</p><p>- Matt's bit (34:06)</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>SHOW NOTES:</u>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Unfortunately our show notes are too big for Acast's margins to contain... head to the <a href=\"https://festivalofthespokennerd.com/podcast/series-3-episode-1/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">episode page</a> to see everything.</p><p><br></p><p>Corrections and clarifications:</p><p>- None, so far.</p><p><br></p><p>For tickets to live shows, nerd merch, our mailing list and more, visit: <a href=\"https://festivalofthespokennerd.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">festivalofthespokennerd.com</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Want to get in touch? We’re on <a href=\"https://twitter.com/fotsn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter/X</a>, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/festivalofthespokennerd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/festivalofthespokennerd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> or email <a href=\"mailto:podcast@festivalofthespokennerd.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">podcast@festivalofthespokennerd.com</a><em>.&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p><p>This series is sponsored by<a href=\"https://brilliant.org/apoud\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Brilliant.org</a>, the place to learn maths and science through interactive online lessons. Start your free trial at<a href=\"https://brilliant.org/apoud\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Brilliant.org/apoud</a>, and the first 200 Unnecessary Detail listeners who sign up for annual membership will get 20% off on the same link.</p><p><br></p><p>Come for the Unnecessary Detail. Stay for the A Podcast Of.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for listening!</p>","author_name":"Festival of the Spoken Nerd"}